If your results indicate that you did not pass, you may submit a First Time Re-Examination Application after 30 days. Note that a candidate who does not pass the examination has ONE YEAR in which to retake the exam with the shortened First Time Re-Examination Application.
The current passing score is 70%.
The exam consists of 175 multiple choice questions and the time allotted for the exam is four (4) hours.
The GS-C credential is valid for five (5) years. Recertification is available by exam or by continuing education. For recertification, the applicant will have eighty (80) contact hours of approved continuing education specific to gerontology within the 5 years of certification prior to recertification.
It is the professional responsibility of the applicant to notify GNCC of any name, address, phone numbers and/or e-mail change. You can make these changes to your online profile at www.gerocert.org after you log in with your username and password. If you already have an established online account with GAPNA, all changes made to your profile will be reflected in your GNCC certification record.
GS-C certification does not grant any additional privileges or responsibilities above your basic license. It is a testimony to your hard work, knowledge, experience and expertise with gerontology patients and managing the complex health needs of older adults.
Yes. GNCC certification status can be verified online via the GNCC Certificant Directory. However, all application information is considered confidential and is not shared with any outside party. It is used only by C-NET and GNCC for certification processing purposes. Information concerning any candidate for certification is released only upon written request of the certification applicant.
Yes, there is a standard way to list credentials after your name. Academic degrees are listed first because they are earned, are considered permanent. Nurse Practitioners are licensed by the State Boards of Nursing. National certifications are usually voluntary. When you become certified by GNCC, you should use the credentials GS-C to indicate your certification.
No, however, GNCC encourages organizations and groups to pursue developing graduate programs and fellowship opportunities toward meeting the eligibility criteria to take the certification exam.